A rainy day

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Good morning everyone,

I have a gift of a couple of extra hours this morning. When I reached the JCC parking lot this morning at 8:30 for my water aerobics class and found it almost empty I thought at first that I neglected to read an email about a closure due to a Jewish holiday. No, I am evidently attentive to my incoming email for it was a power failure that left the entire facility in darkness. So, instead of an hour of vigorous exercise with master sergeant Audrey, I am sitting placidly at my computer posting this blog. Maybe I should mount our exercise bike to compensate?

About the pictures. Perhaps Bernice and her eight clones have appeared before at this venue but this photo is one of my favorites and fine for brightening the day. Son Dave took this near the end of December 2009. Can you pick out the real Bernice? This picture is the screen saver on my computer so I can greet all nine Bernices every day. The other photo was taken last week by friend Joanne as they were visiting on our deck. Bernice's hair is making a comeback.

Yesterday Bernice was out for two walks. One was at midday with aide Dimary and was in the sun in our neighborhood. Later, Bernice and I ventured down to our beach and the Sycamore walk which runs along the shore for a half mile. Bernice, with her cane, walked to the first bench and I continued down to the point at the end of the walk. It was high tide and the rich feeding grounds of the gulls were submerged under the restorative salt water waves. Only a few flying gulls were in evidence, peeking down to convince themselves that the watery cover really extended everywhere. Their wiser brethren were elsewhere. Where do all the gulls go to at high tide? Are they sleeping through this tidal lull at some hidden nest site or are they enjoying their own amusements away from human eyes?

Bernice faithfully does her exercises and it shows in her new ability to get up and down stairs and to move at a faster pace with her cane. Bill, her PT person will make his last visit next week for her physical rehabilitation is doing very well. Now the blood condition problems are more evident and these are impeding a swifter recovery.

Bernice and Laury are spending extended periods of time on their Measure for Measure and getting back to the intellectual pursuit of her Shakespeare work is an uplifting joy. Bernice has set her laptop computer up in her bedroom so she can work with her legs elevated while in her recliner. This has allowed her to work effectively for longer periods of time.

Last night we watched the third film in the trilogy about the brazen and fascinating Swedish heroine: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. The series has a brutal and violent aspect but the action moves at an invigorating pace and we have enjoyed the spectacle of well-crafted film making.

Until next time,
Merwin